Good Television That Made It

HemlockGrey · Post by **HemlockGrey** » 2004-01-17 11:30pm

In light of the revival of the melancholy "TV Concepts, We Hardly Knew Ye" thread, I thought it might be a good idea to bring up a thread about excellant television shows that made it, mostly intact, to the end of their run.

Obviously, Bablyon 5. The story was told in full, even though it slipped badly toward the end.

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-01-17 11:33pm

Although FarScape was cut before it's time, they're going to finish it with a miniseries (so I heard - is there anymore information on this?) - so while it was cut, the story is going to be completed. Therefore, I'd like to say FarScape is a show that made it. Mostly. Ok, I'm reaching - maybe I'm a diehard 'Scaper!

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-01-17 11:37pm

For its short run, Family Guy rarely missed a beat.

zombie84 · Post by **zombie84** » 2004-01-17 11:45pm

Seinfeld.

Its rare for a series to willingly end itself at its peak. It takes class. The only other example i can think of would be the equally-great Fawlty Towers, but the whole series only comprised of 12 episodes or so.

Post by **Zaia** » 2004-01-17 11:59pm

"My So-Called Life" should never have been cancelled.

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2004-01-18 12:09am

The Simpsons is still running, and though it's declined from its peak, it's still good television.

Vertigo1 · Post by **Vertigo1** » 2004-01-18 12:18am

Deep Space Nine....even though the final episode sucked horseshit...

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2004-01-18 12:19am

Simpsons
Futurama (yes it was axed eventually, but it made for a good long run)
JAG
Law and Order
Law and Order: SVU
Babylon 5

Montcalm · Post by **Montcalm** » 2004-01-18 12:29am

CSI and CSI Miami
Third Watch
Without a Trace
its been mention L&O and its spinoff L&O SVU and L&O CI

Durandal · Post by **Durandal** » 2004-01-18 12:45am

24 is probably the best drama/suspense series on TV. Not only is it a novel concept, but the writing has been consistently awesome. Probably the most addictive show I've ever watched.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2004-01-18 12:56am

Oh, and Scrubs, too. While it's less than three years old and doesn't do well ratings-wise as the increasingly tedious Friends, I think it's only improved since its already good first season to be the funniest sitcom on TV, with some great characters. In addition to this, there's usually some sort of inspirational message to each episode that doesn't really come off as being cliched or contrived, but leaves you with a smile on your face. It throws comedy at you so quickly it doesn't need a laugh track.

Sarevok · Post by **Sarevok** » 2004-01-18 01:11am

CSI and CSI Miami

CSI doe not appear to be interesting to me. The FBI Files which a documentary on Discovery channels about real life cases is much better.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2004-01-18 01:18am

Aren't many of these shows still on? They are not at the end of their runs.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2004-01-18 01:27am

The Shield is an excellent series, quite different from the "white bread cop"shows that were so popular a few years ago.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2004-01-18 01:39am

Joe wrote:Oh, and Scrubs, too. While it's less than three years old and doesn't do well ratings-wise as the increasingly tedious Friends, I think it's only improved since its already good first season to be the funniest sitcom on TV, with some great characters. In addition to this, there's usually some sort of inspirational message to each episode that doesn't really come off as being cliched or contrived, but leaves you with a smile on your face. It throws comedy at you so quickly it doesn't need a laugh track.

I have to agree Scrubs is pretty funny. I dont watch it consitently, I cant even tell you when its on. But my friends watch it and whenever Im at their house I get to see it. Funny stuff. I like how the janitor haunts the main dude.

justifier · Post by **justifier** » 2004-01-18 02:22am

DPDarkPrimus wrote:The Shield is an excellent series, quite different from the "white bread cop"shows that were so popular a few years ago.

I love that show, the episode where they went to Mexico was just plain cool.

revprez · Post by **revprez** » 2004-01-18 02:27am

I'll go with Platinum...cuz tho it sucked it was about time UPN came out and said it.

Rev Prez

Tsyroc · Post by **Tsyroc** » 2004-01-18 01:43pm

Zaia wrote:"My So-Called Life" should never have been cancelled.

A very good show that was unfortunately scheduled to air against the first season of Friends.

Admiral Valdemar · Post by **Admiral Valdemar** » 2004-01-18 01:58pm

Spooks, no show has gripped me as much as that single one and I anticipate the new series more than 24's now.

aphexmonster · Post by **aphexmonster** » 2004-01-19 11:04am

Dilbert was hella funny - Shasta McNasty was pretty funny, Off-Centre was pretty funny, Brisco County Jr.

and the original highlander TV show ^_^

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2004-01-19 11:07am

JAG, Simpsons, Seinfeld, Futurama, Monty Python's Flying Circus

Vertigo1 · Post by **Vertigo1** » 2004-01-19 07:41pm

aphexmonster wrote:and the original highlander TV show ^_^

Highlander fucking RULES!

(Spike is up to the ep where Kenny comes back and tries to get Duncan assassinated. I so want to see that kid get beheaded.....) And nobody better spoil what happens next because I've never watched the show until Spike started airing the re-runs....

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-01-19 07:48pm

Law & Order, Monty Python's Flying Circus, and Mystery Science Theater 3000.

charben · Post by **charben** » 2004-01-19 09:57pm

Buffy TVS, Angel, Smallville, Stargate SG-1.

InnerBrat · Post by **InnerBrat** » 2004-01-20 04:33am

Red Dwarf

BtVS, Friends